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Charlotte Gray

Saturday, September 27, 2008

One thing about Cate Blanchett is that you can never tell how old she is. She can play anything from a love-struck innocent to an immortal elf queen, and her face, her high cheekbones and slanted eyes, always seems perfect for it. Like a rare few actors, she can convey love, panic, arrogance, [...]

Man on Fire, 2004

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

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n Man on Fire, Tony Scott goes deeper into the dark side of human nature than he has ever gone before. His previous works explore the inner conflicts of troubled men, especially as those men run up against other troubled men. If the endings haven’t always been happy, at least their ideals won out.

Bangkok Dangerous

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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It was with slight trepidation that I saw this film, not being so impressed with Mr. Cage’s latest outings, for example the dismal Ghost Rider. But Cage’s forte has always been action movies, from The Rock, Con Air and the National Treasure series, so I had high hopes. I love hit man movies as well, [...]

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead

Monday, September 8, 2008

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The title of the film is taken from the old Irish blessing, and in this case the players are in desperate need of Providence. The characters are sharp, and the plot is one of the most original that I have seen in some time. If you enjoy seeing men behave badly to their own dismay, [...]

Any given Sunday

Sunday, August 24, 2008

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So, to get ready for the upcoming 2008 NFL season, I reached into the vault and pulled out one of my favorites. Any Given Sunday was originally released December 22, 1999. It was directed by Oliver Stone and has a star studded cast with the likes of Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, [...]

The Condemned

Sunday, August 24, 2008

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Before I get into this movie I have to tell you that it is very graphic in the fact that there is murder, rape, brutal beatings, and graphics that will turn your stomach and this is all in the name of ratings for a wealthy television producer named Ian Breckel (

The End of Caring About Star Wars

Saturday, August 23, 2008

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The Golden Age of Star Wars is over - indeed, it has been for some time – but for many of us, Star Wars: Clone Wars might be the nail in the coffin. The popularity of the original films was enough to carry through the 80s and into the 90s, enough to warrant remastered rereleases, and [...]

Death Race Delivers Brainless Fun!

Saturday, August 23, 2008

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Hey all… If you’re in the mood for mindless entertainment, today is a good day. I had a chance to see Death Race today. If you don’t know the history of this movie, then let me fill you in a little… in 1975, Roger Corman produced Death Race 2000, which starred David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone [...]

Death Race: A Fun & Brutal Ride

Sunday, August 17, 2008

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The best film adaptation of a video game that hasn't been created yet.

Tropic Thunder - A Third review

Sunday, August 17, 2008

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I have to say that I have read many mixed reviews of Tropic Thunder. I need not tell you the stars. You already know that. I need not tell you that this is Ben Stiller that is directing this movie. You probably already know that. I need not tell you that you will get laughs [...]